Luxor

American

[luhk-sawr] / ˈlʌk sɔr /

noun

a town in S (Upper) Egypt, on the Nile: ruins of ancient Thebes.

Luxor British

/ ˈlʌksɔː /

noun

a town in S Egypt, on the River Nile: the southern part of the site of ancient Thebes; many ruins and tombs, notably the temple built by Amenhotep III (about 1411–1375 _bc ). Pop: 183 000 (2005 est)

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Today, Karnak Temple sits about 500 meters east of the Nile near Luxor, once the religious capital of ancient Egypt known as Thebes.

From Science Daily • Jan. 4, 2026

I took the long walk back to the Luxor, prepared to make the most of the few hours I had afforded myself off the clock.

From Slate • Nov. 18, 2025

While the coffins are now at the museum, the mummy remains in Luxor.

From Barron's • Nov. 4, 2025

There is also one spot given to the winner of the Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby, Luxor Café.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2025

Later he was instrumental in bringing the Luxor obelisk from Egypt to Paris.

From The Life of George Borrow by Shorter, Clement K.

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